Dogs out of SF: Irish Supplement #1

Posted on January 25, 2010 by autumn

This is Autumn, your Dog of the Day Ireland correspondent, with the first installation in a series of happy, peppy, Guinness-loving* Irish dogs. I saw this guy as I was driving through Tulsk, County Roscommon, Ireland. He was spotted (but not literally) across the road from the Rathmore Mound, which was the site of a pre-Christian chiefdom. He’s probably paying homage to his royal doggy ancestors, perhaps leaving a tribute of MilkBones.

Many people think that all dogs in Ireland look the same – black and white, medium-sized, and moderately fluffy. The truth is that there are only 3 dogs in the whole country, all border collies, and they travel a LOT.

*No dogs were intoxicated in the making of this photo.

I left a "tribute" for my ancestors by your car. You might want to check your shoes.

Finn MacCool's dog, Bran, was his great-great-great-great-great-x7 granddog.

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Dog of the Day: Shih Tzu

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Adam Lang

We haven’t seen one of these on here before. This one was seen in the window of The Groom Room, a dog groomery and day care on Pacific Avenue near Hyde.  On the assumption that no matter what the breed, there’s someone out there who loves them, I’m posting this fine specimen of a Shih Tzu.  (Not my favorite breed, but far from my least favorite.  They’re kind of cute and fuzzy, and are neither scared of people nor hostile to them.  It’s not their fault they’re a little bit slow.)

Fresh out of the grooming parlor; all she needs is a bow. And maybe lipstick.

Fresh out of the grooming parlor; all she needs is a bow. And maybe lipstick.

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Dog of the Day: Gorgeous

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Adam Lang

I haven’t the foggiest what this guy is. Could be a Golden with his ears flopping up.  Could be another breed with pointy ears. Could be a mix with foxy ears. Who knows? Who cares? In any case, he’s clearly having a blast, and he’s clearly gorgeous.

Dog or human, this is the kind of day you want to last forever.

Dog or human, this is the kind of day you wish could last forever.

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Dog of the Day: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Adam Lang

I took a ‘Which Dog Breed Should You Get’ quiz yesterday, and these guys were in the top twenty.  I don’t really know much about them, except that their ears are ridiculously long and silky-soft. If I had one of these guys and a cat, I bet the cat would spend half his time wrapped up in an ear.

Hah! If you had one of us, you wouldn't NEED a cat!

Hah! If you had one of us, you wouldn't NEED a cat!

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Dog of the Day: Australian Shepherd

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Adam Lang

An absolutely gorgeous critter, this Australian Shepherd, seemed quite sad.  He was out there for a while, too, waiting for someone to come out of the cafe and claim him.  Poor guy.  I know I’ve felt that way a time or two myself.

An Australian Shepherd reenacting Waiting for Godot

An Australian Shepherd reenacting Waiting for Godot

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Dog of the Day: Long-Haired Dachshund

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Adam Lang

Another foofly wiener!  This one’s name is Chloe, and she was both adorable and very friendly.  Two more pictures after the break.

Look at those ears! So floofy!

Look at those ears! So floofy!

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Dogs of the Day: Old English Sheep Dog and… umm…

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Adam Lang

I’m trying a little experiment here: a post from my iPhone. Let’s see how it goes.

We ran into this pair today, an Old English sheep dog and his mini-me. I have no idea what breed the little one is… hopefully someone out there (probably Autumn) can help me. They’re both pretty ridiculously fluffy though.

These guys were a real challenge.

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Double Dog Day: Husky with Bonus Puppy!

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Adam Lang

I love this guy.  Such a goofy expression.  And check out the second picture, on the flip side, where he’s checking out a boxer puppy!

Contact your vet if your dog isn't at least this goofy sometimes.

Contact your vet if your dog isn't at least this goofy sometimes.

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Dogs of the Day: Double Bichon Frise

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Adam Lang

I know absolutely nothing about these little guys, except that they remind me of storm troopers, with their little helmet-hair.

In a cute way.

These two are clearly plotting revenge against the rottie who barked at them.

These two are clearly plotting revenge against the rottie who barked at them.

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Dog of the Day: Pug!

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Adam Lang

I have to admit, I wasn’t terribly fond of pugs at first glance.  However, I have to say they’ve been growing on me.  Despite the funny face and health problems which eventually led to the recall of the entire breed, I have found that they are almost without fail nice, friendly, happy dogs.

I have to say, though… it clearly must have taken an ungodly amount of effort of breeding to turn a wolf into a pug.  And the people who thought that was a good idea have a lot to answer for.

Lost in thought.

Lost in thought.

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